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Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped8 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 10 medium)1-1/2 cups sugar2 tablespoons grated orange zest2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 cup coarsely chopped pine nuts, toasted Preparation In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add pears, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and rosemary; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon pepper2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)1 teaspoon butter1/4 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons cider vinegar1-3/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Mix seasonings; sprinkle over pork. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown tenderloins on all sides. Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast 10 minutes. Meanwhile, for glaze, in same skillet, mix syrup, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan....

Ingredients 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons shortening1 cup finely chopped walnutsFILLING:35 large marshmallows1/4 cup 2% milk1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons green creme de menthe3 tablespoons clear creme de cacao1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whippedChocolate curls, optional Preparation Line a 9-in. pie plate with foil; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, cream and shortening; cook over low heat until chips are melted. Stir in walnuts....

Ingredients 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 6 oz. unsalted butter 3 oz. cream cheese 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 tbsp. walnut liqueur confectioners’ sugar Chocolate-Walnut Filling (recipe follows) 3 oz. unsalted butter 1 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 oz. walnuts pinch of salt 5 oz. semisweet chocolate Preparation Step 1To make the cookies: Whisk flour, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, cubed2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Beat in brown sugar and corn syrup until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped carrot1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon pepper2 whole cloves Preparation In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender....

Ingredients 2 lb. store-bought or homemade pizza dough 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 zucchini 1 lb. mushrooms 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/2 lb. Swiss cheese 1/4 c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1Heat the oven to 425°F. Oil two 12-inch pizza pans or large baking sheets. Press the dough into a 12-inch round, or 9-by-13-inch rectangle, on each prepared pan....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta6 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 1 minute. Add garbanzo beans and tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches2 packages (3 ounces each) peach or apricot gelatin1/2 cup sugar2 cups boiling water1 teaspoon almond extract1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawedAdditional sliced peaches, optional Preparation Drain peaches, reserving 2/3 cup juice. Chop peaches into small pieces. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar in the boiling water. Stir in reserved juice. Chill until slightly thickened. Stir extract into whipped topping; gently fold into gelatin mixture....

Ingredients 2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks, drained2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 medium red onion, finely chopped2 small Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped2 green onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon sugar4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed3 teaspoons salt1/4 cup packed brown sugar32 taco shells, warmed1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt....

Ingredients 3 medium mangoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices3 medium Gala apples, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 tablespoons lime juice, divided1/2 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced Preparation In a large bowl, combine the mangoes and apples. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lime juice; toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, honey, ginger, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen steak fries1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon celery salt1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed2 cups barbecue sauce1/4 cup apricot preserves4 hoagie buns, split and toasted4 large lettuce leaves3 plum tomatoes, sliced8 ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon strips, warmed8 slices provolone cheese Preparation Place steak fries in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided1/2 teaspoon shorteningChocolate jimmies3 tablespoons half-and-half cream2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon instant coffee granulesLATTE CREAM:2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip rims of four parfait glasses in chocolate; sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until set. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, egg yolks, vanilla, coffee granules and remaining chocolate chips....

Ingredients 4 Italian eggplants salt extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. oyster mushrooms Freshly ground pepper 4 clove garlic 1 medium red onion 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 oz. stale baguette 2 oz. young Pecorino 3/4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Preparation Step 1Halve the eggplants lengthwise and cut out the flesh, leaving 1/4-inch shells. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Salt the eggplant shells and let stand for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 30 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered (about 11 pounds)4 cups water2 tablespoons ground cinnamonSugar substitute equivalent to 8 teaspoons sugar Preparation Place apples and water in a large kettle. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender; remove from the heat. Using a potato masher, mash apples to desired consistency. Stir in cinnamon and sweetener. Serve warm or cold.

Ingredients 2 c. plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 stick (6 ounces) unsalted butter 1 c. (packed) light brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and position racks in the middle and lower thirds of the oven....

Ingredients 3 large potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds)1/4 cup olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided3/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend, divided1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Cut each potato lengthwise into eight wedges; place in a large bowl. Add oil, garlic, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; toss to coat. With a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to two greased baking sheets....

Ingredients 3/4 lb. ground turkey (93 percent lean, dark meat) 1/4 c. plain dry breadcrumbs 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp. tablespoons butter 1 pt. grape tomatoes 8 oz. orecchiette or other short pasta 1/2 pt. bocconcini Coarse salt ground pepper 2 clove garlic 1 large egg Preparation Step 1Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic, egg, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix to combine....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powderDash salt1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed malted milk balls1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup Nutella Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture....

Ingredients 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni1 block (7 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, diced1 cup diced fully cooked ham1 cup chopped dill pickles3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1 small onion, finely chopped3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; add to macaroni mixture and toss. Cover and chill until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.